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  1. Ontheboulder

    TBI rebuild kit.

    what has everyone been using for a TBI rebuild kit? Lots to choose from. 1987 GMC with a 5.7 Thoughts,pros and cons! Are there any out there that are better for ethanol fuel ??
  2. Ontheboulder

    Proper process for painting most of your interior parts

    I did mine from the blue to a dark charcoal gray. washed in hot soapy water then wipe down with de-natured alcohol then wipe down with rubbing alcohol turned out great!! I replaced the insert fabric with a light gray suede
  3. Ontheboulder

    AC vs Non AC KickPanel Vent Help

    My 87 only has the vent on the passenger side, the drivers side would interfere with the emergency brake pedal
  4. Ontheboulder

    emergency brake cables

    I got a few parts from Lokar for the emergency brakes. they have a good selection of things
  5. Ontheboulder

    emergency brake cables

    I can get you some tomorrow, if it has the 87 rear end in it you can but the correct cables. my truck the previous owner had put a older model rear in it and the brake cable were different than the 87 . IF you look at LMC catalog they have a good diagram of the different years cable setups and...
  6. Ontheboulder

    bulb socket for transfer case shifter cover.

    any one know where to find the bulb socket for the transfer case boot cover? this is on my 87 gmc v2500. Mine has 3 wires coming out of it, or will a standard side marker light socket work? its a push in and twist type socket, thanks
  7. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    well the door panels are back on!! Anyone ever use leather strap instead of the plastic junk for the door pull strap??
  8. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    that would work, but I am doing mine over in gray suede
  9. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    pretty much, original blue and charcoal gray with the blue interior. gonna leave the blue paint but change to the charcoal upholestry with some light gray in the inserts and on the bottom of the door. gonna do the headliner in light gray as well
  10. Ontheboulder

    TBI idle issue

    the fuel pressure regulator is in the back of the TBI between the 2 injectors underneath the cover with the screws
  11. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    getting it together,slowly!! painted the door panels a charcoal gray,then a light gray suede on the inserts!! The floor mat turned out pretty good too!!
  12. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    well with the floor mat installed on to the door panels! I got some light gray suede to contrast the dark charcoal door panels, hope it turns out good! I used to old fabric as a template to fit the new stuff on.hope it works!!
  13. Ontheboulder

    Center hump

    all I know is that laying out a new floor mat on the high hump is a PITA!!
  14. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    More work on the floor mat! Heat gun is a must have! lots of humps and bumps to smooth out. going slow so I don't have any more screw ups! drivers side is all pinned down and getting the passenger side to fit. Good thing this ain't a show truck!!
  15. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    well got the floor mat in the truck,still smoothing out the humps and bumps! Nothing a heat gun and some 1 inch steel plate can't fix!
  16. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    well got the 87 Gmc in the shop, slowly trying to work out the new floor mat to fit the floor. It's still pretty stiff and stubborn! Gonna have to burn the midnight pellet stove to keep the shop warm enuf to get this done! It got cold here in a hurry this year!!
  17. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I just got a 140 amp alternator for my 89 plow truck!!Just in time as we got 14 inches of new snow the next day! the batteries are much happier while plowing!
  18. Ontheboulder

    new floor mat

    I tried that at 105 degrees this summer but no luck, guess I will be on the heat gun in the shop to get it laid out.
  19. Ontheboulder

    alternator up grade!

    any one know if there is a difference between alternators on a big block and a small block?? Looking to upgrade my plow truck alternator,1989 chevy 1500, from 105 amp to 140 amp. found one but its for a 454 on a 1990 chevy, anybody got any ideas??
  20. Ontheboulder

    new floor mat

    hello from the frozen boulder!! winter has kicked in the door and booted summer out!!. Anybody got any hints or tricks to layin in a new MIP floor mat?? I thought the summer heat would help it relax but no such luck. 1987 GMC V2500 4x4. Gonna bring it inside before the snow really starts and try...
  21. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    Well I finally got the seat mounts welded up and now have the new MIP floor mat in the truck.not finished but getting it to relax a bit in the heat. Anyone got any hints on smoothing it out around the 4x4 shifter and the humps?
  22. Ontheboulder

    I’m in love - here’s the truck I’m dating

    I gave 2400 for my 87 GMC Sierra classic 4x4 V2500,with no rustor major issues, it had a few gremlins-fuel pumps,turn signal switch and good glass. I think 3500 would be about 1500 too much. washington truck here as well.
  23. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    too hot outside and inside the shop for much of anything to get done
  24. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    well the GMC is currently waiting on me to finish building the seat mounts for the bucket seats and building them too tall-- head up against the roof! soon as i get that done then time for the new floor mat and finish painting interior moulding!!
  25. Ontheboulder

    What have you done to your square lately??

    I used VHT with an adhesion promotor, Hope it works out!! Might have to break down and just buy some new panels, Can't find any used ones around here. I broke the cllip that the window felt attaches to so thats my luck! Its's the one running along the top of the door panel

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